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SC: Two exposed after rabid raccoon, bat confirmed
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Key Points:
- Two rabid animals, a raccoon in Charleston County and a bat in Greenville County, have been confirmed in South Carolina, with two people exposed and referred for treatment.
- The bat was found near North Main and West Court Streets in Greenville, while the raccoon was located near Wappoo Drive and Hinson Avenue in Charleston.
- Officials urge anyone who believes they or their pets have been exposed to rabies to contact the South Carolina Department of Health offices during business hours.
- Rabies cannot be identified by appearance alone; unusual bat behavior such as daytime activity or inability to fly may indicate infection.
- This year, Greenville County has had four rabid animals, Charleston County seven, and there have been 66 cases statewide.
